ABBY C. VAN WYK
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Education
Creighton University, Omaha, NE 2017-Present
Pursuing a doctorate degree
Pursuing a family nurse practitioner certification
GPA 3.90
Mount Mercy University, Cedar Rapids, IA 2012 - 2016
Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing
Objective
An experienced registered nurse looking for a position as a family nurse practitioner in a family centered environment with opportunity for continual professional growth.
Clinicals Graduate
MercyOne Dysart Clinic- Fall 2019 Grinnell Family Care- Spring 2020
Family Medicine Rotation: 150 hours Family Medicine Rotation: 125 hours
Grundy County Memorial Clinic- Summer 2019 ILAC Women’s Health in the DR- Spring 2020/2021
Family Medicine Rotation: 110 hours Women’s Health Rotation- 150 hours
Pella Regional Health Center- Summer 2019 UnityPoint Family Clinic in Grinnell, IA- Summer 2020
OB Rotation: 40 hours Family Medicine Rotation: 150 hours
Grundy County Memorial Clinic- Fall 2020 Prairie Parkway Family Medicine Clinic- Fall 2020
Internal Medicine/Pediatric Rotation: 168 hours Internal Medicine Rotation: 100 hours
Pella Regional Health Center- Spring 2021
Urgent Care- 175 Hours
Professional Development
Training
BLS - CPR/AED Certification Adult/Child/Infant -American Heart Association
Mandatory Reporter
NRP - American Heart Association
Licensure
Registered Nurse, Iowa, license number #144681, Exp. 4/15/2022
Professional Experience
Float Nurse at Allen Hospital, Waterloo, IA July 2020-Present
Responsible to float to all floors and provide care to patients. May float to Med-Surg, Step Down, ICU, ER, Mental Health Unit, Cardiac/Telemetry, Surgical
Responsible to coordinate care for 3-5 high acuity, complex patients in a 204 bed hospital.
John Deere Occupational Health Nurse, Waterloo, IA December 2018-Present
PRN Occupational Health Registered Nurse
Responsible for coordinating care for John Deere employees between injuries, out-patient procedures, and well exams
Pella Regional Health Center, Pella, IA July 2016-December 2018
Registered Nurse Med-Surg/ICU, PACU, and Charge Nurse
In charge of the Med-Surg/ICU floor during day shift hours- responsible for coordinating discharges, admissions, transfers, and any other pertinent events.
Also assumes the role of a floor Med/Surg-ICU nurse- responsible for taking care of patients and meeting their needs through a variety of skills and effective communication
Responsible for taking care of patients immediately after surgery, stabilizing them, accessing for complications, and sending them to their next appropriate location.
Clinical Skills/Procedures
Skilled in pap smears, suturing, toe nail removal, cryotherapy, and simple skin biopsies
Community Service/Leadership
STARS August 2017-2019
A Christian based after school program that develops young children into optimal adults
Guides children through activities and workshops that develops their minds and hearts
Volunteer Group Leader for fourth grade girls
Sigma Theta Thou Creighton University Chapter March 2020-Present
Member of Creighton University Chapter
Representation of leadership, clinical excellence, and scholarship
Global Health Conference June 2020-Present
Responsible for coordinating and planning Creighton University annual Global Health Conference in February 2021.
In charge of reading research abstracts and selecting the research that will be presented at the conference.
Family Nurse Practitioner Mentor June 2020-Present
FNP mentor for a fellow Creighton Student.
Responsible for providing study tips, clinical help, and other education for a selected mentee